About the Richmond Fellowship of NSW

The Richmond Fellowship of NSW (RFNSW) is a rapidly growing NGO. For over 30 years the organisation has provided community based mental health support and rehabilitation services throughout metropolitan, regional, rural and remote NSW.

RFNSW is committed to providing high quality services and is looking for insightful, innovative and adaptable individuals dedicated to making a difference in mental health.

About the Opportunity

The Richmond Fellowship of New South Wales has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Community Mental Health Support Worker to join their professional and dedicated team based in Sydney's Inner West.

Your role will focus on supporting people with psychiatric disabilities and mental health problems living in their own homes. Through skill development, community access, community participation, and promoting opportunities for people with disabilities, you will enhance opportunities for independent living. The care and support you will provide are tailored to meet the varied needs of the individual.

Ideally you will have experience and qualifications in the areas of Community Work, Mental Health and/or Welfare. If not, you will be willing to obtain a Certificate IV in Mental Health Work (Non-Clinical).

Join this vibrant organisation that recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:

• Above award wages, with 2% wage increase every six months, 17.5% leave loading and the ability to cash in up to two weeks annual leave per year;
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging of up to $16,050;
• Supported and structured staff development programs;
• Family-friendly employment conditions with generous leave provisions including paid maternity leave of up to seven weeks;
• Career development opportunities;
• Study assistance program; and
• Access to regular professional supervision, peer support and critical incident support services.

This is a great opportunity to be a part of a fun and supportive organisation that provides a challenging, stimulating and rewarding working environment.